The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-10-08
THE Y. NJ. C. A.
What Has Been Done. and What is De-
sired To Do.

LdSl cfculuB Tic Iu6IuD6TS Oh the
Young Mems Christian association
ton gave a supper complimentary
to the business men of the
city. About forty responded to
the invitation, and after supper Pres
ident G. A. Hanson called on the
general secretary to give a report Of
the work for the past year. The Sec
tary explained that of the S1,232 total
income of the association for the
year, S352.65 had been spent during
the three months prior to the engage
ment of a general secretary, in i'm
provements and running expenses,
leaving S879.35 for the remaining nine
months work from Jan. 1st to Sept.
30, '87. OF this, S400 had been paid
for salary, and 1926 for rent, and
S25435 in improvements and other
expenses. There are now bills due
for S202.91, with S75 subscription
and $50 members dues to meet them,
leaving a real debt of S77.9I. The
secretary explained that there was
about Sl25 subscriptions not collect
able, which accounts for the small
OCOt uON Ou S5SOCldLlOu.
A report of the four departments of
the work was then made. The Phys
icGl work was small, the association
sustaining a gymnasium without an
instructor. The Social work of the
association for the past nine months
had been carried on by the ladies,
who had given six socials, thus offer
ing the young men an opportunity
to see little home life. The EdU-
cGtiOnGL work had been carried on
under difficulties. A bookkeeping
class under the efficient leadership of
L. l.. Osgood had been sustained and
fairly attended. A Chautauqua cir
Gle had been successfully carried on
and class in vocal music was held
for short time only, il being diff
cult to get teacher for this class.
The reading room was spoken of
as a very important feature In the
work. Thirty papers on file and sew
eral magazines, 200 books, a writing
table, where the boys could write
their letters, being supplied with
writing materials, and a checker and
crokonole board.
The Religious work had been very
encouraging. Six young men had
joined the churches from the mem
bership of the association. A good
building up work (of character) had
been done, and the secretary said he
rejoiced that the association had
made large number of young mems
lives happier.
In speaking of the work for an
other year, he said the association
hoped to do more for the young men.
An instructor for the gymnasium was
needed. More social gatherings must
be held for the benefit of the young
men. An effective educational work
would be ATTEMPTED and the reading
room must be made more attractive.
Some representative papers from east.
ern cities, few of the illustrated pa
pers and about twenty more maga-
zines should be put into the reading
room at once. Instead OF 200 books,
there should 1000 in the library. The
secretary urged upon the friends OF
the work the Importance OF doing q
special work for the boys, but it was
impossible 10 carry such a work with
out special room for their use. The
association had such a room, but
needed money to fit it up, inside and
out. In conclusion the general Sec
retary urged upon the friends the i'm
portance of this work for the young
men of our city. He said the young
men who were carrying this work had
the courage to 60 forward, but needed
$1,000 by way of help from the
friends of the work. He believed
they would get it. The work must
go on, because it is q necessity. There
is no other place for a young man to
go to. Would the business men
stand under the work? He believed
they would.
j. L. Ross was called on to say a
few words from a business mans
standpoint. He showed that the bus
iness men couldn't afford to let this
association 60 under. They got back
all they put into it in the shape OF
good servants, honest clerks, and the
speaker said il was to their benefit TO
make the young men moral, honora-
BILE men, even though they only had
to deal with them as customers. He
said the association ought to have a
building Of its own, and showed that
il would be benefit to the town to
put up such q building.
The president invited everybody
present to ask questions or speak on
the work, but as no one made any re-
sponse the meeting adjourned and q
social time was enjoyed.
Special praise is due the ladies for
the elegant supper prepared. The
tables were arranged in the shape Of
a cross and the flowers and fruit
looked beautiful indeed. Everything
to tempt the most delicate appetite
was on the table and full instice done
by the guests.